In late October, after a reschedule due to Hurricane Michael, Group Editor Marty Kauchak journeyed to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. He reports on the US Navy’s efforts to bring more technology and contractor support to bear on naval flight officer training.
In the maritime environment, unmanned vehicles are both training devices and sensor platforms. Beth Stevenson explores examples of surface and subsurface naval drones.
Cruden, a designer, manufacturer and integrator of training and R&D simulators, will highlight the benefits of simulators to crew training for high-speed-boat handling, navigation, drills and tactics scenarios at the Interservice Industry Training Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2018, at booth 712. Cruden will offer live demonstrations of its Fast...
MAN Energy Solutions selected Modest Tree, a provider of simulation and training software, to develop a virtual-reality training solution for Royal Canadian Navy to train crews to operate and maintain the MAN engines onboard the Navy’s new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships. The training solution will be the first of...
REMBRANDT, BMT’s integrated navigation and maneuvering simulator suite, was awarded Class A, B and C certification from DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company. This classification award verifies BMT as a quality manufacturer offering a simulator system that complies with STCW 78 and the DNVGL-ST-0033 Maritime Simulator...
The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) training system is maturing to eventually train individuals, crews and teams for 32 ships. The system offers insights for the broader simulation and training community, Group Editor Marty Kauchak reports.
The U.S. Navy’s Ronald Reagan Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Escort Flotilla 4 Battle Group participated in bilateral training in the South China Sea, during which units from both maritime forces sailed in formation, participated in replenishment-at-sea training, exchanged naval liaison officers and practiced maneuvering procedures.
The MS&T Industry Awards for excellence in Defense Simulation and Training (S&T) are presented annually to companies and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the training and effectiveness of US and overseas soldiers, sailors and airmen: our warfighters. 2018 is the 17th year of the awards but the first...
The United States Navy chose Xebec, a Pinnacle Solutions and CAE USA joint venture, as one of the small business prime contractors on the Training Systems IV multiple award contract. Xebec will pursue U.S. Department of Defense simulation and training programs and facilitate opportunities to help Pinnacle grow market...